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<h1>Dioxane, C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>8</sub>O<sub>2</sub></h1>

Dioxane (C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>8</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) is a clear, colorless organic solvent with a faint pleasant odor. It is used in a variety of industrial and scientific applications due to its miscibility with both water and many organic solvents. Dioxane is commonly used as a solvent for cellulose, resins, oils, and fats. In laboratories, it's often employed in organic synthesis and as a solvent in spectroscopic studies. It is also utilized in the preparation of certain pharmaceuticals. However, dioxane is classified as a potential human carcinogen and its use and disposal are subject to strict regulations in many countries. As such, many industries and laboratories are seeking safer alternatives.

<h2>Isomers</h2>
<ul>
<li>1,4-Dioxane (p-Dioxane) - most common isomer</li>
<li>1,3-Dioxane (m-Dioxane)</li>
<li>1,2-Dioxane (o-Dioxane)</li>
</ul>

<h2>Other names</h2>
1,4-Dioxane:
<ul>
<li>p-Dioxane</li>
<li>Dioxane</li>
<li>4-Dioxacyclohexane</li>
<li>[1,4]Dioxane</li>
<li>[6]-Crown-2</li>
</ul>

<h2>External links</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1,4-Dioxane">1,4-Dioxane - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=C123911">1,4-Dioxane - NIST Chemistry WebBook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=C505226">1,3-Dioxane - NIST Chemistry WebBook</a></li>
</ul>
